Job Description

What you will be doing!

As a Level 2 Service Project Manager , you will be responsible for overseeing the effective execution of service-related projects within a fast-paced, mission-critical environment. You will collaborate closely with senior program managers, internal stakeholders, and government personnel to manage resource allocation, mitigate risks, and ensure timely delivery of project objectives. Your role is essential to maintaining performance against service-level agreements (SLAs) and adapting to shifting priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the overall management of contract performance in collaboration with senior program leadership
• Allocate and manage project resources, including personnel, facilities, and budgets
• Conduct risk assessments and oversee implementation of mitigation strategies
• Monitor project performance and financials, including cost tracking and schedule adherence
• Prepare and deliver formal project reviews, briefings, and status updates to Government PMs
• Interface with multiple internal teams and external partners to align execution with mission goals
• Adapt project schedules and priorities in response to evolving customer needs
• Support operational readiness and ensure responsiveness to after-hours or critical support requests as needed

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven ability to manage complex projects and multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong planning, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation of project updates to executive stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in resource allocation, scheduling, and financial monitoring
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS), DoD 5000 series, and ICD 801
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-pressure environment with shifting priorities
• Availability to respond to after-hours project demands in support of SLA compliance

Education and Experience:

• A total of fourteen (14) years of relevant experience is required, which may include a combination of professional work and education. A master’s degree may substitute for six (6) years, a bachelor’s degree for four (4) years, and an associate’s degree for two (2) years of experience.
• The qualifying degree must be in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Candidates must also have at least one (1) year of hands-on experience in requirements analysis, project costing and deliverable tracking, resource planning, and monitoring/reporting of schedule and financial data.

Certifications:

• While not required, the following certifications are preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP), Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM) – Entry Level, or DAWIA Level 1 in Program Management.

Clearance Requirement:

• Must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance to be considered for this role .

Independent Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, M/F/D/V.

 

Job Tags

Contract work, Shift work,

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